PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flipper Gill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darius Johnson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Flipper Gill's chin.

Gill
vs
Johnson

190 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
20
205 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flipper Gill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gill controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gill working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gill landing with the ground and pound.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gill is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gill has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Gill isn't so interested in that idea.
Gill throwing strikes but missing.
Gill seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gill scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gill trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gill throwing strikes but missing.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Gill isn't so interested in that idea.
Gill thows a big elbow that misses.
Gill advances position into side control!
Gill moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gill's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Johnson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Gill asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Johnson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson looks gassed!
Gill takes a little break here. Johnson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Gill tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gill has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Gill thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gill lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flipper Gill dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gill checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Gill misses.
Johnson stuffs the takedown.
Flipper Gill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gill scores with a jab to the head.
Gill connects with a looping right hand.
Johnson throws a low kick but Gill avoids it.
Darius Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson takes one on the button.

Gill scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gill controls from within his opponent's guard.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Gill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gill content to stall in guard here.
Gill pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gill perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gill slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Gill content to control rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gill uses his free foot to push down on Johnson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Johnson.
Gill with the ground and pound from mount.
Gill controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Flipper Gill just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Gill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gill shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Gill's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gill lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Gill lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Gill.
Gill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gill fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Gill scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Darius Johnson has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gill closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gill scores with a decent looking hook.
Johnson drops his hands momentarily and Gill takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gill takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gill stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.

Johnson is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Gill ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Johnson clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Flipper Gill!